Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Montana

Teach quality computer science to positively impact the next generation in Montana.

Did You Know?

  • Montana does not have K-12 computer science standards

  • Montana does not require high schools to offer computer science

  • CodeHS curriculum is free

Montana Computer Science Stats


  • Only 52 students in Montana took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2019 (16 AP CSA, 36 AP CSP); only 38% of exams were taken by females
  • Computer programmers and software developers in Montana have an average annual salary of $86,386, which is significantly higher than the average state salary at $43,860

Sources: College Board, Department of Education, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Montana Computer Science Pathway

CodeHS courses align with Montana middle school and high school computer science standards for a robust grade 6-12 pathway.

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Montana Tech Apps and Coding
Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript (Golden) (2022)
Introduction to Computer Science in Python
Web Design (Picasso) [2022]
Foundations of Computer Science
AP Computer Science Principles in JavaScript
AP Computer Science A (Nitro)
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Web Development

We've Got Montana Standards Covered

CodeHS maps all of the standards from Montana to our courses, offering aligned and engaging curriculum in our 6-12 pathway.

Standards Framework View Alignment
Montana 9-12 View (66.7%)
Montana 6-8 View (100%)

Praxis Prep Course

This professional development course prepares teachers for the Praxis Computer Science Exam. The CodeHS Praxis Prep Course is 100% aligned to Montana state standards and covers all of the objectives designated for the exam.

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Montana Policies & Resources

A team of educators and professionals around Montana have created K-12 Digital Literacy and Computer Science Guidelines to help schools in Montana develop curricula and instruction for computer science.

The Montana Board of Public Education (BPE) is currently developing computer science standards which are expected to be finalized and adopted in Fall 2020. Learn More.

Source: Montana Department of Education


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CodeHS Privacy Policy for Montana

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